Effect of microfat injection on facial burn scars
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1671-0290.2021.04.017
- VernacularTitle:小颗粒脂肪注射改善面部烧伤瘢痕
- Author:
Yue WANG
1
;
Bing LIU
;
Tong ZHU
Author Information
1. 郑州大学第五附属医院整形美容科，郑州 450052
- Keywords:
Cicatrix;
Injections;
Microfat;
Burn;
Complications
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2021;27(4):317-319
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To investigate the effect and complications of microfat injection on facial burn scars.Methods:Forty-six patients with burn scars underwent microfat injection in plastic surgery department of the Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from January 2019 to January 2020 were enrolled. The clinical efficacy, Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS) score, complication rate and satisfaction degree were recorded.Results:The VSS scores of 46 patients were (13.15±2.36) at baseline, (11.06±1.78) at 2 months after treatment, (9.18±1.37) at 4 months after treatment, and (7.23±1.09) at 6 months after treatment, with significant difference ( P<0.05). Of the 46 patients, 19 were cured (41.30%), 17 were significantly effective (36.96%), 7 were effective (15.22%), and 3 were ineffective (6.54%), with a total effective rate of 93.48% (42/46). Complications occurred in 4 cases, with a complication rate of 8.70%, all of which were cured by corresponding treatment. A total of 42 patients were satisfied, with a satisfaction rate of 91.30%. Conclusions:Microfat injection for facial burn scars can effectively improve the color and texture of the scar, with low complication rate and high satisfaction rate.
